August Currently/ New Job

One of my favorite posts to write is the monthly Currently!  I am teaming up with 

for the August Currently linky!  
I'm going to start with a little bit about my summer!  This summer I worked on applying for a new job a little closer to home.  I am happy to say that I was offered a position in a district close to where he grew up.  I will be teaching 5th grade this year.  I will be teaching Reading to my homeroom and Writing to all 3 sections of 5th grade.  It is an exciting journey.  One of my favorite things is that I am one of 3 Fifth grade teachers.  At my previous district I was the only one of my grade (well two grades since I had 3 and 4 last year).  I am excited to collaborate and grow even more as a teacher!!  
Alright, now on to my currently! 

As I write this, I am currently listening to the morning news show.  They are talking all things weather and about last nights storms. 

I am loving my new classroom!  It has carpet and air conditioning.  No more having to wear my under-armour in the winter due to my building being freezing, or running a million fans due to my building being so hot and muggy!  I also get a smartboard.  

I am thinking that my summer has gotten shorter.  At my previous job I would have went back after Labor Day.  Now I start August 13th and students start on August 18th.

I am wanting more time in my day.  I have classroom to get ready, appointments to make, house to clean and curriculum to read.  It will all get done, I just feel overwhelmed at times. 

I am needing to work on my time management.  My goal for this school year is to utilize my prep time and the other times i'm required to be at work to get my grading and everything complete.  Hoping to bring home less work this year. 

Back to School Random Act of Kindness: I plan to use lots of compliments!  I am in a new district so I need to get a feel for things and start with a positive note!  

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